Botswana

Botswana is one of Africa’s last pristine lands and offers its visitors beautiful scenery and prolific big game in equal measure - from the watery paradise of the Okavango Delta, to the shimmering white saltpans of the Makgadikgadi; the majestic baobab trees of the Kalahari or the elephants drinking at dusk from the Chobe river.

Malawi

Mauritius

The tropical gardens and infinity pools of chic luxury resorts in Mauritius give way to dazzling sands lapped by azure waters. Holidays to Mauritius offers five star hospitality, a melting pot of cultures and idyllic tropical scenery.

Cape Town, Kruger National Park & Victoria Falls Holiday

This is a sample 10 night itinerary visiting Cape Town, the Winelands, Kruger for a safari and ending with the Victoria Falls. It places a strong emphasis on excellent game-viewing, cultural interest and scenic beauty. It’s ideal for a first time visitor to Southern Africa and can be adapted in a variety of ways.

The Premier and Luxury options vary in terms of the accommodation chosen and whether it is private or scheduled touring in Cape Town.

Tailor-made Variations

This is the genesis of many possible adaptions which we can make to suit you. We’ve given a tour outline at two different price points. You can change the accommodation chosen. Or change the tours in Cape Town and Victoria Falls or even add extra tours if you wish.

You can add on to the itinerary with 2-3 nights in Hwange National Park, or a night or 2 in Chobe instead of just a day tour. Or you can take away the third night in Victoria Falls if you really can’t get away for 11 nights…

See Day by Day

Day 1

4 nights Cape Town, B&B

Cape Town is one of the most beautifully situated cities in the world. Cradled by Table Mountain, it has immense charm and historical interest whilst its unique cultural blend; part African, part European and part Asian, makes for a cosmopolitan dining experience. Take the cable car or walk up Table Mountain, visit the colourful Malay quarter or meander through the wonderful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Browse through the vibrant Greenmarket Square, take a boat trip to Robben Island or simply relax on the beach. When you want to range further, the Cape Peninsula offers one of the finest coastal drives in Africa to the Cape of Good Hope. Here you might see whales breaching just off the bay or quirky African penguins on Boulder’s beach.

The Three Boutqiue Hotel (premier option) lies cradled beneath the majestic Table Mountain in the leafy Orangezicht area of Cape Town. A beautiful old Cape homestead has been converted into a stylish and well-priced boutique hotel in the trendy City Bowl, within easy walking distance of several restaurants and only 5 mins drive to the city centre.

The Three fills the gap between a too-homely guest lodge and an impersonal hotel; it’s exactly the right balance of stylish decor, 4-star facilities and friendly service. There are 15 modern rooms decorated in soft contemporary style in white and soft grey tones.

TheTable Bay Hotel (luxury option) in the V&A Waterfront of Cape Town is an unashamedly luxurious hotel, from the deep sofas in the sitting rooms, and burnished mahogany in the cocktail bar to the marbled bathrooms. The 329 air-conditioned rooms overlook either Table Mountain or the Atlantic Ocean and Robben Island.

Table Mountain & Cape Town morning city tour

This is a great orientation tour of Cape Town. Highlights of this half day tour include a visit up Table Mountain on the cableway, where the varying flora and fauna will be explained; exploring the Malay Quarter – a historic picturesque area of the city with original Malay buildings and narrow streets. You tour some of the historic sights of the city centre and stroll through the Company Gardens. Time permitting you will also see the Castle of Good Hope, built in 1652 and now painstakingly restored, and enjoy a photographic opportunities of Table Mountain from Table Bay. (Please Note: The cable car ticket is not included as the mountain visit is weather permitting.)

The afternoon is at leisure. We can arrange a number of optional tours or you can explore under your own steam.

Day 3

Full day Cape Peninsula tour

This is an awe-inspiring tour to the towering headland known as Cape Point. The tour takes in magnificent beaches, views and picturesque villages on the way with a scenic coastal drive along Chapmans Peak; the Cape Point National Park; viewing the Penguins at Boulders Bay; Simonstown historical naval base and the magnificent Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.

We collect you in the early morning and then travel along the spectacular Atlantic Seaboard through the chic suburbs of Clifton and Camps Bay and on to the scenic fishing village of Hout Bay. (An optional extra would be to take short 30 minute boat cruise to view the Seal colony on Duiker Island.) Next we enjoy a scenic drive along the famous Chapmans Peak drive – if open – as it hugs the cliffside with a 200m drop on one side and a 200m rise on the other. This is without a doubt one of the world’s most spectacular mountain passes. You will also have a chance to watch Southern Right Whales frolicking just offshore from June to November.

You continue south to reach the Cape of Good Hope National Park. Explore the rocky coastline and unique Cape Fynbos vegetation which is home to unique birdlife such as African Black Oystercatchers and Cape Sugarbirds amongst others. You may be lucky to see wildlife such as the Cape mountain zebra, bontebok, ostrich and baboon. Climb up to the famous Cape Point Lighthouse (approx 20mins walk up and 15mins walk down) to capture the magical views over the bay.

Returning along the Indian Ocean you stop to visit the unique penguin colonies at Boulders beach, and meander through the historic naval base of Simonstown and over yet another spectacular mountain pass, Boyes Drive, where you will take in views of the quaint fishing harbour at Kalk Bay as well as the seaside villages of St James and Muizenberg.

You finish with Kirstenbosch Botanical gardens, which must surely be some of the finest gardens in Africa, nestling on the lower slopes of Table Mountain. Walk through the gardens where 4,000 of the 22,000 Southern African flowering plants are cultivated in a setting of mountain streams, pools and rolling lawns before returning to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Day 4

Full day Cape Winelands tour

Today you enjoy a full day tour to the Cape Winelands for a leisurely exploration of the historic towns of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek as well as wine tasting at local wine estates. A combination of the favourable effects of the two major ocean currents meeting off the Cape makes the climate in the area perfect for the acres of vineyards.

However we are flexible, so you can opt to change to a number of other tours if you prefer…

Alternative: Uthando Half Day Projects Tour

Uthando is an NGO (Not For Profit organization) which channels money from the Tourism Industry into a variety of income generating projects within Cape Town. It also offers tailor made, unique and authentic cultural field trips, visiting these projects. Thus you can have a direct insight into the remarkable stories that make life in South Africa so interesting, dynamic and very importantly, inspiring. The tours are interactive, meeting the people at the various projects, learning about their work and way of life, firsthand. By booking a tour with Uthando, you are also automatically assisting the projects on a financial level as a substantial donation is given to the projects for each tour taken. The morning tours typically visit 3 or 4 different projects (of the 20 projects currently running).

Alternative: Full day Walk to Freedom scheduled tour

This tour offers a wealth of insight into South Africa’s history & past injustices, the legacy of the struggle and the promise of reconstruction & development initiatives under way at present. We first explore the unique culture & personality of the Cape Muslim community and their contribution to South Africa’s development. Visit District Six & the Living Museum. Travel to the Cape Flats & Townships. Stop at a local community-based empowerment project.

After lunch (for your own account), we board the Robben Island ferry and enjoy spectacular views of Cape Town and Table Mountain as you sail across the bay to this island which is so full of history. Once you reach Robben Island you will be given a guided tour and see the prison cell where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for so many years. On your return, you are transferred back to your hotel.

Day 5

Fly to Sabi Sands for 3 nights, Full Board & Game Activities

Today you are transferred back to Cape Town International Airport for your scheduled flight from Cape Town to Hoedspruit or Kruger. On arrival you are transferred to your private game lodge.

A safari is nearly always an important part of a holiday in Southern Africa – words cannot describe the thrill of tracking a leopard on the hunt or observing a breeding herd of elephants at a waterhole. The Sabi Sands, the Timbavati and the Manyeleti private game reserves all share an open border with the Kruger so animals move freely.

The 65,000 ha Sabi Sands is considered to have some of the best Big Five game-viewing in the country with an open border with the Kruger so animals move freely in and out. Due to a long history of sensitive game-viewing, the animals are mostly relaxed allowing superb game-viewing, especially of leopard.

So diverse is its habitat and wildlife that you have an excellent chance of experiencing close encounters with the ‘Big 5’ – elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard – as well as many species of antelope, several dog-like species including spotted hyena and cape hunting dog, jackal, and a variety of smaller mammals.

Ulusaba Safari Lodge (luxury option) is situated in the famous Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, a luxurious contemporary camp hidden in the bush under a canopy of trees and above a dry riverbed which is a magnet for animals. The main lodge has a soft contemporary feel with a large dining room and sitting room both with fireplaces and an open plan stylish bar overlooking the river and will appeal to the most discerning of tastes.

Panorama Tour to the Drakensberg Escarpment for overnight, B&B

After a final early morning game drive, you enjoy a scenic transfer to your country lodge via some of the highlights of the Drakensberg Escarpment region. Depending on what time you get away from the lodge, you will usually visit the scenic Blyde River Canyon, stopping at God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and Three Rondavels along the way. Time is allowed for shopping for crafts at the various craft vendors along the way.

Oliver’s Hotel & Restaurant is a very pleasant four star hotel between White River and Hazyview in the Drakensberg Escarpment area close to the Kruger National Park. The lodge is situated on the White River Country Estate and overlooks the first green of the 18 hole championship golf course. The Blyde River area is well-known for its temperate sub-tropical climate as well as its many scenic and adventurous activities.

Fly to Victoria Falls for 3 nights, B&B

Today you have an early morning transfer to Kruger International Airport for your flight to Livingstone Airport. On arrival you are transferred to your hotel.

The Victoria Falls is a dramatic scenic contrast and a change of pace from the private game reserves. It is a sight not to be missed – the clouds of spray generated by this thunderous descent have resulted in a lush rain forest full of stunning wild flowers and the most spectacular views of the Falls are from the Zambian side of the gorge.

Various optional activities are on offer including canoeing and languorous sunset river cruises on the tranquil Upper Zambezi above the falls. To gain an overall impression of the Falls, the helicopter ‘Flight of Angels‘ is considered essential by some. For the more adventurous, micro light flights, bungee jumping and white water rafting are available. Game drives and horse riding are also offered in the Zambezi National Park to view elephant and buffalo and even the newly relocated rhino.

The magnificent Falls resort in Zambia is situated on the banks of the Zambezi River, close to the spectacular Eastern Cataract of the mighty Victoria Falls.

The Royal Livingstone Hotel (luxury option) is an elegant 5 star hotel in an unrivalled setting overlooking the Victoria Falls, within the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. So you have unlimited access to the Victoria Falls less than five minutes’ walk away – great for budding photographers who want to get that perfect shot of the Falls. A splendid wooden deck affords sweeping views of the falls, ideal for cocktails at sunset. The overwhelming ambience at the Royal Livingstone is of colonial elegance with shaded verandas, cool lounges and pervading sense of space.

The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa is our choice for the Premier Option, with its superb location right on the Zambezi River.

Morning tour of the Victoria Falls plus evening sundowner cruise

This morning you enjoy a guided walking tour of the Victoria Falls where you can enjoy the Falls from various viewing points. There’s a host of other activities which we can pre-book for you such as elephant back safaris, white water rafting, steam train dinner excursions to name but a few.

In the late afternoon, you enjoy a sunset cruise. The boat meanders slowly upstream along the length of the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park looking for game on the way. A number of animals and a host of bird species can be viewed from comfortable chairs on cool wooden decks. Excellent hot and cold food is served on board and the bar is well stocked with spirits, good wines, beers and soft drinks. The African Queen is a 5-star boat, a triple deck 70ft catamaran furnished in Rhodesian teak, beech wood and brass.

Day 11

Full day Chobe National Park excursion

The Chobe National Park in Botswana is only a 1½ hour drive from Livingstone so its possible to visit it for a day safari. Chobe is one of the greatest game reserves in southern Africa and home to the largest elephant population in the world. The Chobe River flows lazily through the Caprivi flood plains and provides a haven for huge herds of buffalo and elephant, zebra, wildebeest and impala which are followed closely by predators including lion, hyena, the elusive leopard and the odd pack of the now rare wild dog.

Your Chobe safari starts with a morning game viewing cruise on the Chobe River with tea, coffee, drinks and light snacks served on board. Lunch is served at Chobe Safari Lodge which overlooks the Chobe River and the plains beyond. In the afternoon, open safari vehicles are used for a game drive into the Chobe National Park, with a chance of spotting lion and buffalo as well as numerous plains game species. Later you return through the border post and arrive back in Livingstone in the late afternoon.

Day 12

Morning at leisure. In the late morning. you are transferred back to the airport in time for your onward flight.

Table Bay Hotel

The five star Table Bay Hotel in the vibrant V&A Waterfront of Cape Town is an unashamedly luxurious hotel, from the deep sofas in the sitting rooms, the burnished mahogany in the cocktail bar to the well appointed rooms with their marbled bathrooms. Sophisticated, gracious and relaxed, the Table Bay Hotel is the sum of all that is good about Cape Town.

The Three Boutique Hotel

The Three Boutique Hotel is recommended as a modern and sophisticated Cape Town hotel with a historic heart in an attractive and trendy part of Cape Town. It’s a charming mix of old and new in the leafy Orangezicht area. A beautiful old Cape homestead has been converted into a stylish and well-priced boutique hotel in the trendy City Bowl, within easy walking distance of several restaurants and only 5 mins drive to the city centre.

Ulusaba Safari Lodge

Ulusaba Safari Lodge is a luxurious modern camp hidden in the bush under a canopy of trees and above a dry riverbed which is a magnet for animals. Ten atmospheric rooms and suites are built on elevated platforms, linked by traditional and exciting swing bridges.

Oliver’s Hotel & Restaurant

Oliver’s Hotel & Restaurant is a very pleasant four star hotel near White River and close to the Kruger National Park. The lodge is on the White River Country Estate and overlooks the first green of the 18 hole championship golf course. Oliver’s is especially well-known for its superb restaurant with fine wines from its well-stocked wine cellar.

Summerfields Rose Retreat and Spa

Summerfields Rose Retreat is nestled on 100 ha in a secluded valley near Hazyview, only 10km from the world famous Kruger National Park. Summerfields Rose Retreat is a luxury lodge, spa and restaurant all set on Summerfields Rose Farm, famous for its export quality hybrid tea roses and macadamia nuts.

Anantara Royal Livingstone

The Anantara Royal Livingstone is an elegant luxurious five star hotel with a colonial ambience in an unrivalled setting overlooking the Falls. It offers unlimited access to Victoria Falls as it lies within the National Park. A splendid wooden deck affords sweeping views of the falls, ideal for cocktails at sunset.The 173 luxurious rooms, with their hand-carved mahogany furniture, have an African feel with eastern overtones.

David Livingstone Safari Lodge

The four star David Livingstone Safari Lodge is a luxury hotel on the banks of the Zambezi River close to Victoria Falls. It offers a contemporary design, a top quality spa and the option of sunset cruises on the Zambezi river on its own luxury cruiser.

Pricing

Flights

This tour requires quite a few flights (which can be quoted on at time of enquiry as they are subject to change…) You will need a flight from Cape Town to Kruger, Kruger to Victoria Falls and Victoria Falls back to Johannesburg. Please note that this will add on a considerable amount to the total cost so be warned.

United Kingdom

South Africa

This site uses cookies to make it work better, to show page content & currencies for users around the world. The flag at top right shows the location we think you are in, or closest to. You can change it or your cookie settings at any time. Otherwise, click OK to continue.OkPrivacy Policy